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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1964
Page
2
Weather and celestial notes include sunset at 5 17 p m sunrise at 5 52 a m and the moon near Nunki setting tonight Jupiter rising at 7 22 p m Saturn in the south at 8 26 p m Venus rising at 2 53 a m and Mars in the east at 3 22 a m
Writers tour stops include Payne Gadsden Horse Pens Forty Gwintersville Cullman Jasper Tuscaloosa Moundville Gulf Shores Dauphin Island Bayley's Corner and Mobile ending next Saturday. Noted guest Myron Glaser travel editor leads with hosts William Graham Fred Holder and W G Mac McGrady supported by Ralph Agee Bill Hubbert James L Roberts and Richard C Ordway.
Hospital notices list admissions for Mrs. Jo Ann Kent and Miss Donna Stewart and dismissals for Miss Brenda Busby and William Reeves at named towns Hartselle Hillsboro and a Wind Master Wheween address line.
A long list of names and addresses appears, naming Mrs. Jimmy L Graves and others in Decatur Somerville Hillsboro Athens and Atlanta. The items include mothers fathers infants and multiple households. Limited context suggests a social or residential notice.
A compiled list shows names and locations of individuals connected to Cullman area towns including Cullman Baileyton Vinemont and Ad disson with many entries for Mrs or Master and several ages. Notable locations include Biloxi Miss Birmingham and Han ceville with multiple entries reflecting births marriages or residents.
Mr and Mrs T F Speegle Hartselle welcomed a boy Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Douglas Carlton Courtland 2 welcomed a girl Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Roy Trull Colonial Park welcomed a boy Saturday at Decatur General Hospital.
The weekly News Quiz challenges readers to test knowledge of recent events, sparking awareness of ongoing world, political, and cultural developments through concise questions and context.
A statement urges reconciliation within Alabama Democrats torn by Loyalists and States Righters. It promotes unity against non progressive Republicans, praising Representative Robert E. Jones of the Eighth District who faces no Republican opposition, and notes a token gift from opponents of non-progressive Republicans.
Interior Ministry reports Prof. Horst Andreae, director of Humboldt University hydrologic institute in East Berlin, sought refuge in West Germany after attending a scientific congress in Austria. The case highlights ongoing border tensions and political migrations among experts.
Police investigated suspicious activity at Smolen home amid warnings from self described Armed Forces of National Liberation spokesmen that harm would come to Troi for attempting to thwart McNamara’s Saigon visit. Reports say Troi faces possible execution, while sources say no date has been set after VN Premier Nguyen Khanh’s government disputed any timetable.
Alabama Highway Patrol seeks the driver of a 1950 or 1951 Plymouth with Tennessee plates after a collision on Highway 67 near Somerville killed Mrs. Mamiel Wigginton. She was ejected from a car driven by her husband and dragged about 22 steps by a blue and white Plymouth. Coroner Lewis Brown confirmed she was dead before the other vehicle struck.
In Spokane Barry Goldwater argued against big government saying the opponent seeks a crown not election. He warned that a big government would erode liberty and likened the administration to a big brother while urging candor and honesty in national governance.
Circuit Judge James N. Bloodworth convened a grand jury session Friday afternoon after requests from Willie Parker and county officials. More than 50 witnesses are subpoenaed for Monday at 9 a.m. The board of revenue temporarily withdrew its request as hospital changes were to be implemented, including relief of Mrs. J S Dodd and hiring nurses and an assistant administrator. The judge noted 13 doctors from multiple cities seeking to testify on hospital operations, with a three option path for the jury including a full or limited investigation and keeping deliberations secret.
Two notable deaths reported with services pending. Mrs M Wigginton and Miss Mary Lou Houze died in Decatur area. Survivors include two sisters Lois Totter of Birmingham and Lucille Herbert of Memphis. Brother J A Houze of Shelbyville also listed. Bodies to arrive in Decatur and rest at local funeral home until services.
Mrs. Virginia Emiline Lovelady 85 of 1218 Sherman St SE died Saturday at 9 10 a m at her residence Funeral services will be Sunday at 4 p m at Gunthorpe Funeral Home Chapel with Rev A B Van Arsdale Rev Gilbert Speake and Rev Clifford Mitchell officiating Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery with Gunthorpe directing Survivors include five daughters Hattie McCulloch Washington Icie Seamons McKinzie Flora Craig Agnes Russell Grace Hill Decatur four sons H E Lovelady Manchester Tenn H E Lovelady Deland Fla J T Lovelady N R Lovelady Birmingham one brother Jack Rutledge Jasper three sisters Fernah Kelley Jasper Sealy Tingle Double Springs Etta Hembree Memphis Tenn 21 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren Grandsons will serve as pall bearers The body will remain at the funeral home until time for services
Mrs. Mary Lou Houze dies after a Friday night auto wreck in Hartselle linked to Somerville 2. Funeral at Blue Springs Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Fred Dunnivan officiating. burial at the adjoining cemetery directed by Peck. Survivors include Floyd Wigginton, five daughters, nine grandchildren, and several siblings and stepfamily. The body to be brought to the residence at 1 p.m. today with pallbearers named Donnie Reeves Jimmy Wigginton Charles Wigginton Lewis Johnson Bobby Kirby and Jackie Johnson.
Funeral details for the Reverend Joe C. Scruggs who died last Sunday in Cincinnati Ohio were reported yesterday in local notices. The services are set to be held in Cincinnati with attendees and church affiliations to be announced.
Police answered a call at 118 Cecil St to speak with James F. Rountree. Decatur General Hospital received a report of Das sie May Byrd stabbed in the stomach. The VFW hosts a Bar-B-Que at Indian Hills Golf Club road beginning at noon with membership card and dues at the gate. District 14 of the Alabama State Nurses Association meets Monday at 3:30 p.m. at Decatur General Hospital with Dr. Walter Duncan as speaker. The Humane Society offers a female puppy via call 355-0062. Decatur Fire Department logged three fires with no damage at 326 Church St Cedar Lake and Raymond Matthews residence. Webster Owens funeral services listed for 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Church Cedar Lake with burial in Sykes Cemetery. survivors include Isis Owens widow and multiple children and siblings.
Mrs Amy Eloise Burns 72 of Lawrenceburg Tennessee died Saturday at 6 15 p m in a local hospital Services are planned for today at 3 p m from Greenwood Methodist Church Dearville burial will be in the adjoining cemetery She is survived by daughter Mrs Doyle Hardin Decatur son Elmo Lawrenceburg two grandchildren and one great grandchild The body was taken to Barnett Funeral Home Waynesboro Tennessee where it will remain until services She was visiting daughter Mrs Hardin at 207 3rd Ave SW when she suffered an apparent heart attack
President Johnson declares a treaty banning tests in the atmosphere space and oceans marks a first step to remove the threat of oblivion. He notes the cleaner world and brighter hopes for peace, and outlines an upcoming TV report on progress as he heads to Phoenix where Goldwater plans a different stop.
Douglas Dillon and other top Treasury officials see merit but remain noncommittal as Treasury technicians help Long draft a proposal. The latest version keeps the optional income tax method with automatic savings features for middle and low income taxpayers and lowers top rates under 1965 plans. A married couple earning 100000 would face 60 percent rate on part of income under current rules but 45 percent under the optional plan with a 36500 tax, and Long’s plan caps tax at 50 percent unless higher rate chosen with special features. The proposal would raise the standard deduction from 1000 to 2000, allowing a 2000 deduction for a 20000 income with 1250 personal deductions, saving about 200.
The queen arrived in Quebec aboard Britannia and, despite boos and a back turn from some spectators, carried on with her schedule. Police detained about 15 demonstrators as groups clashed near the Citadel while most onlookers remained orderly and supportive during the 33 hour visit.
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